Living in Weston, Connecticut
Weston is a Fairfield County town incorporated in 1787, bordered by Westport, Wilton, Redding, Easton and Fairfield. The Saugatuck River runs through town, and most of the 1,746-acre Devil's Den Preserve, a nature reserve that draws about 40,000 visits a year, lies within its borders.
Weston at a glance
- $1,299,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 24.57 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20–25 minDrive to Norwalk
- FairfieldCounty · Western Connecticut
Weston's zip code
Weston uses ZIP code 06883, with 06829 also associated with the town.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Center | 06883 | The town center, also known as the Norfield Historic District. |
Weston covers about 19.8 square miles and borders Westport, Wilton, Redding, Easton and Fairfield. It was incorporated in 1787.
Things to do in Weston, CT
Start with Devil's Den Preserve.
Devil's Den Preserve
A 1,746-acre nature reserve, most of which lies in Weston, with a network of trails through forest and wetlands. It's one of the largest privately held nature preserves in southwestern Connecticut and draws about 40,000 visits a year.
Weston
A little history
Weston was incorporated as a town in 1787.
A meteor exploded above the town on December 14, 1807; six recovered pieces, totaling 28 pounds, were among the earliest meteorites scientifically documented in the United States.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Weston
Weston's outdoor land is dominated by the Saugatuck River corridor and the Devil's Den Preserve, one of the region's larger contiguous nature reserves.
- Devil's Den PreserveA 1,746-acre nature reserve with hiking trails, most of it within Weston.
- Saugatuck RiverThe river that runs through town, feeding into the Saugatuck Reservoir system.
Walkability and getting around Weston
Weston has no dense commercial center; it is almost entirely low-density and residential, so a car is needed to get around.
Drive times
- Norwalk, about 10 miles20–25 min
- Westchester County Airport, about 25 miles35–40 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
There is no passenger rail station in Weston; the nearest Metro-North stations are on the New Haven Line in neighboring Westport and Wilton. There is no confirmed fixed-route local bus service in town.
Weston property taxes and home prices
Weston's 2026–27 mill rate is 24.57, which is $24.57 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Some areas also pay a fire or special district tax on top of that. Connecticut taxes a home at 70% of its appraised value, so every $100,000 of value costs about $1,720 a year in taxes at 24.57 mills.
What homes in Weston sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,299,000133 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Weston's mill rate for 2026–27
24.57mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Weston24.57 mills
- Georgetown Fire District ( Redding, Weston, Wilton) (where it applies)+2.01 mills
- Motor vehicles24.57 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2028
How Weston's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 32.97 |
| 2023–24 | 33.06 |
| 2024–25 | 23.47 |
| 2025–26 | 23.90 |
| 2026–27 | 24.57 |
Weston's town rate went from 32.97 in 2022–23 to 24.57 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2028.
Look up a Weston property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment
Buying a home in Weston
What we check on a Weston purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and well & septic.
First-time buyer programs in Weston
CHFA sets Weston's income and price limits for Fairfield County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
The Saugatuck River runs through Weston, putting some low-lying land near it in FEMA-mapped flood zones; we check the flood map before you make an offer near the river. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for WestonPrivate wells and septic are the norm
Most of Weston is served by private wells and septic systems rather than town water and sewer. A well and septic inspection is standard due diligence here.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. CHFA and USDA limits and eligibility are set by those agencies and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Weston?
Send us a Weston address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Weston: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Weston: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly private septic systems
Town offices and contacts
Weston Town Hall. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records, elections
- AssessorProperty values and assessments
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections
- Planning & ZoningLand use and zoning applications
- Weston Public SchoolsSchool district serving Weston
Weston, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Weston, CT?
Weston's 2026–27 mill rate is 24.57, which is $24.57 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Some areas also pay a fire or special district tax on top of that. The motor vehicle rate is 24.57 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Weston?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 24.57 mills that's about $8,600 a year, or about $717 a month, before any district tax. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Weston, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Weston was $1,299,000 across 133 sales.
When is Weston's next revaluation?
Weston's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2028, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2029.
What county is Weston in?
Fairfield County.
What towns border Weston?
Westport, Wilton, Redding, Easton and Fairfield.
Is there a train station in Weston?
No; the nearest Metro-North New Haven Line stations are in Westport and Wilton.
Does Weston have town water and sewer?
Most of the town relies on private wells and septic systems rather than town water and sewer.
Towns near Weston
Neighbors of Weston in Fairfield County and nearby. All Fairfield County towns.
Sources
- Mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, "Mill Rates for FY 2014–2027," data.ct.gov. Revaluation year: OPM, Revaluation Schedule 2023–2037.
- Home sales: "Real Estate Sales 2001–2024 GL," data.ct.gov. Medians use Weston sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Weston, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Wikimedia Commons: File:WestonCTOnionBarn08042007.JPG: commons.wikimedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: User:Noroton, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.